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Articulated railway car truck
Assignee: Amsted Industries Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an articulated four wheel truck for a railway freight car and the like, having independently rotatable wheels mounted at opposite ends of longitudinally spaced apart axle bolsters. A span bolster connects and mounts the axle bolsters for yawing movement about a vertical axis relative to the span bolster.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry William Mulcahy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:20
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61F; B61F3/00; B61F3/02; B61F3/08; B61F3/16; B61F5/00; B61F5/02; B61F5/14; B61F5/26; B61F5/30; B61F5/301; B61F5/50; B61F5/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A four wheel truck for a railway freight car and the like comprising a pair of longitudinally spaced apart axle bolsters; independently rotatable wheels mounted at opposite ends of each axle bolster; a span bolster connecting each of said axle bolsters; and mounting means mounting said axle bolsters for independent movement relative to each other and to said span bolster for yawing movement about respective vertical axes located approximately on the respective axis of rotation of said wheels at each end of said axle bolster and substantially midway of said wheels at each end of said axle bolster.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A four wheel truck for a railway freight car and the like comprising a pair of longitudinally spaced apart axle bolsters; independently rotatable wheels mounted at opposite ends of each axle bolster; a span bolster connecting each of said axle bolsters; and mounting means mounting said axle bolsters for independent movement relative to each other and to said span bolster for yawing movement about respective vertical axes located approximately on the respective axis of rotation of said wheels at each end of said axle bolster and substantially midway of said wheels at each end of said axle bolster.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A four wheel truck as set forth in claim 1 wherein said span bolster includes transversely spaced side frame sections each overlying said pair of axle bolsters at transversely spaced points providing for vertical load transfer between said axle bolsters and said span bolster and wherein said mounting means comprises a low friction mounting at each of said points.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A four wheel truck as set forth in claim 2 wherein said low friction mounting means includes a concave surface in said span bolster at each of said points, and a complementary convex surface on the span bolsters at each of said points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A four wheel truck as set forth in claim 3 and including a plurality of rollers between said concave surface and said convex surface defining a roller bearing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A four wheel truck as set forth in claim 3 wherein said concave surface and said convex surface are each inclined inwardly and downwardly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |